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January 2025 Visa Bulletin: Trends in EB-2, EB-3 and Indian backlog
January’s Visa Bulletin permits filings under the unchanged DF chart while FADs move forward modestly for some EB‑2/EB‑3 cases, with…
Year-End USCIS Submissions: December Filings Before 2026 Fees
December matters because filings received before January 1 use current fees, forms, and Visa Bulletin charts. Review expiring benefits, confirm…
Security Risk and Western Civilization in U.S. Immigration Policy
Authorities now weigh ideology and social media when deciding immigration benefits. USCIS flagged antisemitic terrorism endorsements as a heavy negative…
November 2025 USCIS Policy Changes and Their Impact on EB Green Cards
USCIS policy shifts in late 2025 end the 540‑day EAD extension, add a $100,000 H‑1B payment, require electronic fees, and…
Understanding the Maximum Degree of Vetting for U.S. Asylum
A major USCIS policy shift has suspended pending asylum cases to implement AI-enhanced vetting and continuous monitoring. Impacting 19 'high-risk'…
How USCIS Determines Enhanced Security for Asylum Seekers by Country
USCIS now applies enhanced vetting to asylum claims from high‑risk countries, adding background checks, biometrics, and stricter document verification. Officers…
What Background Checks and Interviews Do U.S. Asylum Applicants Face?
Asylum applicants must attend a USCIS biometrics appointment for fingerprints, photo, and signature. USCIS sends this data to the FBI…
June 2025 Travel Ban: Do Green Card Holders Risk Losing Status?
Public reporting on the June 2025 travel ban shows visa blocks for 19 countries (12 fully suspended) but leaves unclear…